What causes pink eye and a sore throat?

Conjunctivitis, or pink eye, causes the eye to become red and inflamed. Infective conjunctivis can come from a virus or bacteria and is highly contagious. read more

Conjunctivitis or Pink eye is caused by several things including both bacteria and viruses as well as allergens and environmental pollutants. Sore throat is usually caused by either a bacteria or virus but may also be caused by something like acid reflux. Treatment fir either one depends on the cause. If bacterial an antibiotic is needed for pink eye. read more

Viral Conjunctivitis Viruses can cause conjunctivitis, such as the familiar red eyes, sore throat, and runny nose of a common cold. Viral conjunctivitis usually produces a watery mucous discharge and lasts from 1 to 2 weeks. Infectious conjunctivitis, commonly known as "pink eye," can be quite contagious. read more

Conjunctivitis is most commonly caused by the same virus that causes the runny nose and sore throat of the common cold. Bacterial conjunctivitis Bacterial infections cause conjunctivitis that produces lots of sticky pus in the eye. read more